Small construction firms hit by VAT hike

12 January 2012

More than one in five small building firms, including many CIS card holders, has had to cut jobs as a result of the increase in VAT. Read More >

Scrap metal sellers 'may soon need to register'

05 January 2012

The government is considering a move that will see plumbers, electricians and other contractor services providers who want to sell scrap metal required to register on a cashless system. Read More >

Have you completed your 2010/11 tax return yet?

05 January 2012

The 31st January deadline for filing your 2010/11 self-assessment tax return is approaching fast. Read More >

Small business lending 'has fallen to new low'

04 January 2012

Lending to small businesses including the sole trader has fallen to a new low, according to a poll carried out by one organisation. Read More >

Tradespeople may be replacing older vans

03 January 2012

Tradespeople including CIS card holders in the south of England may be looking into replacing their work vehicles after new rules aimed at cutting pollution came into effect in London. Read More >

UK 'is facing a lost decade' in construction of homes

03 January 2012

CIS card holders may wish to add their voices to a debate about the future of UK housebuilding after comments made by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Read More >

Small manufacturers 'risk being squeezed out of market'

21 December 2011

Poor conditions for manufacturers mean small businesses and sole traders in the industry risk being squeezed out, one company has warned. Read More >

Contractor service providers ordered to be quiet in bird habitat

20 December 2011

Contractor service providers in the building industry may be under more pressure to stay quiet in certain areas after a report was issued by Natural England in Essex. Read More >

CIS card holders expect cuts to cause slowdown

16 December 2011

A survey of construction workers including CIS hard holders has found that almost nine out of ten expect government spending cuts to have an effect on their business. Read More >

Basement construction site owners urged to check safety

08 December 2011

CIS card holders involved in basement construction have been urged to check the safety of their sites and make changes if best practices are not being followed. Read More >